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A seven member Jury of the Wa High Court has found 43-year-old man guilty of murder.
The accused Andrews Bayor Yuoni was said to have butchered Jonas Kwame Yeleliere at Daffiama for cutting down branches of a mango tree on a disputed land.
According to the prosecution, Assistant State Attorney, Saeed Abdul Shakur the gory incident happened on 31 st May 2013, at about 10 am at Daffiama in the Upper West Region.
The accused person saw Jonas Kwame Yeleliere, now deceased, cutting down branches of a mango tree on a disputed land at Daffiama with an axe and confronted him with a cutlass.
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He said the deceased inflicted cutlass wounds on him and in self defence he reacted leading to the death of Yeleliere.
After arguements from the accused and defence, the jury handed a unanimous guilty verdict to the accused person.
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12 world class craft studios, contemporary craft gallery, cafe, craft shop and numerous events and classes.
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Large museum with collection including aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, engines and road transport vehicles
|Chedworth Roman Villa - Cirencester
Large, 1,700 year old Roman villa in wooded surroundings
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Air Raid Shelter Museum featuring civilian and military artefacts and exhibits from the Second World War.
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RoseASP, a provider of audit-ready hosting services for Microsoft business customers and partners, had a 97.5% customer retention rate in 2015, a 0.1% improvement over 2014 and a noteworthy accomplishment in an industry where 95% is considered high retention, announced RoseASP, today.
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LONDON (Reuters) – One of Britain's most senior civil servants said on Tuesday he did not know who, if anyone, had authorised the removal of over 100 missing government files that could shed light on allegations that well-known politicians abused children in the 1980s.
The disclosure, by Mark Sedwill, the top civil servant in Britain's Home Office (interior ministry), is likely to fuel a media furore in Britain over the allegations, which have not yet been substantiated.
Child protection campaigners have said that at least 10 and possibly more than 20 public figures, including current and former politicians, should be investigated over allegations that they abused young children.
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As a result of this BBC/ITV production, fans were given one costume drama that left its targeted audience in a tizzy of anticipation for its release date (or it did me!). Turns out, such an adaptation is the epitome of a cinematic masterpiece. Although I absolutely loved it after an initial run-though, each viewing endears it as one of the greatest miniseries – ever.
Mourning the death of a beloved father and husband, the Dashwood family find themselves in even more difficult circumstances by having the misfortune of being female children which enabled the law to dictate that their father's vast fortune and estate is passed to their elder stepbrother, leaving his three daughters with little resources. Eldest Elinor (Hattie Morahan) is the practical sister who, although unsettled at the idea of moving and starting over looks at their situation realistically, aware that they have little to live on despite her mother (Janet McTeer) desiring to reside in a respectable estate. Upon the arrival of stepbrother, John and his wife Fanny whom none of the Dashwood ladies are fond of, they are forced to live under insufferable circumstances as Fanny plays mistress of Norland and constantly gloats about their new inheritance. The one redeeming happiness in their situation comes when Fanny's eldest brother, Edward (Dan Stevens) visits the estate.
Staying with the marvelous cast, another pro is the cast being closer in age to their represented character's; Hattie, Charity and Dan are better cast (especially in Dan's case – Grant was just disastrous!) while David has a tough road to master since Alan Rickman was the epitome of Colonel Brandon. Mary and Margaret Dashwood are wonderfully portrayed in the capable hands of Janet and Lucy; Janet allows Mary grieving but she proves a capable woman unlike Gemma Jones (she played far too weepy a mother for my taste). Youngster Lucy Boynton sparkles as "Meg" allowing her a larger role than previously – the camera just loves her on-screen presence. There are several witty lines that Lucy had some of which are complaining about her step-cousin having "stolen" her pony, and another is her threat to "poison" Fanny should she come to live with them.
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Welcome to Physical Education and Health! I am so excited to be part of the Dodgeville learning community where I can share my love of movement activities and gain more knowledge from the students I work with everyday.
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What better way to begin your escape to the Inn
○ Enjoy a soothing deep-tissue massage
○ Licensed Massage Therapist
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Couples $185.00, Single $95.00
Subject to availability. Please give a two (2) day advance notice.
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○ A bouquet of mixed fresh, seasonal flowers waiting in your room upon arrival. Every bouquet wonderfully unique.
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$45.00 and $65.00
Enjoy this tray of cheese, fruit and savory crackers.
○ Sliced Extra-Sharp Cheedar Cheese
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○ Fresh Green and Red Grapes
○ Choice of Barren Ridge Red or White Wine
$25.75, $15.21 with Sparkling Cider Substitute
In the language of flowers – a red rose means "I Love You".
One dozen exquisitely arranged roses
One-half dozen artfully arranged roses.
(Please call three days ahead of your stay when placing your order for current pricing)
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The stunning Liberty-style Hotel Montecatini Palace has retained its unique original facade and at the same time offers a spectacular modern and impressive interior design. This magnificent hotel enjoys a perfect location in the centre of Montecatini Terme with easy access to the shopping areas, the thermal baths and the numerous, superb visitor attractions.
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Montecatini Terme is surrounded by glorious Tuscan countryside. Elegant hotels line the avenues, interspersed with restaurants, shops and pavement cafés. Visit the spectacular Tettuccio spa, enjoy a free evening classical music concert, hop on a train to Pescia and stroll in the Tuscan countryside, Montecatini is a mature, established Italian resort town with plenty going on. A funicular railway links the centre to the hilltop village of Montecatini Alto where you can enjoy stunning views over the town and the plains beyond. Your holiday in Montecatini means you are ideally placed for sightseeing with frequent bus and train services, so towns such as Florence, Pisa and Lucca are all within easy reach.
Visit the spectacular Tettuccio spa, enjoy a free classical music concert or amble round the town and the surrounding Tuscan countryside. A funicular railway takes you to the hilltop village of Montecatini Alto offering stunning views of the town and the plains beyond. With excellent transport links, cities including Florence, Pisa and Lucca are all within easy reach.
For more information on travel and transport visit our Montecatini page
From £67 Thursday, full day
A guided tour of the medieval town of Siena which includes: the cathedral, music academy and the Accademia Chigiana. In the afternoon drive through the Chianti hills to explore San Gimignano, a town of towers dating back to the Etruscan period. Not suitable for people with mobility issues.
From £78 Friday, full day
Visit the home town of the famous Medici family, wealthy patrons of the famous writers, artists, architects and sculptors who flocked to the city. Leonardo De Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raphael to name a few, filling the churches palaces and streets with the world's greatest Renaissance works. Our excellent guide will share all the secret stories and make the city alive in front of your eyes. The walk will end by the famous Uffizi Gallery where you will be able to SKIP THE QUEUE (entrance fee payable locally).
From £71 Tuesday, full day
Travelling by boat and/or train (weather permitting) around the Cinque Terre discover some of the most picturesque seaside villages in the Mediterranean. Starting at Riomaggiore or Manarola, and passing all five villages with their colourful houses stopping at:Vernazza and Monterosso where there is time for lunch and swimming. Not suitable for people with mobility issues
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A guided tour will tell you all secrets of the Piazza dei Miracoli and why it leans. But, Pisa is not just about the 'Square of Miracles' – the tour continues to the Piazza dei Cavalieri (Knights Square) and the old monumental palaces of the town.
From £59 Thursday, full day
A journey into the charming town of Vinci, the home of famous Leonardo Da Vinci, where you can also visit a museum dedicated to the genius' inventions. Then onto a traditional farmhouse which has amazing views over the vineyards and olive groves. A small boutique Winery, handed down through the family for generations, will spoil your taste buds with 4 of the famous Chianti di Monte Albano wines. Three reds and one white, will be accompanied with delicious bruschettas and locally produced pecorino, prosciutto and Tuscan salami.
Please note we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of activities & excursions. See terms & conditions.
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Local tourist tax payable directly to hotel
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DENVER - Its been four years since the Raptors had a representative in the All-Star Game.
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. DeMar DeRozan, a 20-year-old rookie at the time, remembers it well. "I was here when Chris Bosh was the last guy to go," said DeRozan, now 24 in his fifth NBA season, less than two hours after receiving the news. A first-time All-Star, DeRozan got the nod Thursday evening when the NBA named the Raptors guard to the Eastern Conference squad as a reserve. "I work extremely hard every off-season to try and be the best player that I can be," he said proudly. "Just to be a part of All-Star Weekend is something you dream of. I remember being a kid watching All-Star Weekend and wishing to be a part of it. To see your dreams come true definitely means a lot." DeRozan, the fourth ever Raptor selected to the midseason showcase, which will take place in New Orleans on Feb. 16, was hardly surprised to find out his selection had been made official. He had expected it. The texts from family and friends started to come in as the Raptors plane landed in Denver, shortly after the announcement had been made live on TNT. Houston Rockets All-Star guard James Harden called to congratulate him, John Wall of the Washington Wizards, also an Eastern reserve, sent a text. The first call he made was to his fiancé and his infant daughter back in Toronto. "That was cool," he said of what had to be a special moment. Its a moment, an achievement that didnt come overnight. Hes put in the work and his growth as a player, a leader and as a man reflects that. "Hes worked at it [and] he deserves it," said Dwane Casey, who has coached DeRozan in three of his five seasons. "Every year Ive been here he has improved. He has brought something new back after every summer. Im so happy and proud of him as a young man watching him grow." DeRozan, the ninth overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft, is 11th in the league in scoring, fourth in the East, and averaging career highs in points (21.
, rebounds (4.7) and assists (3.6). The Raptors iron man has missed the clubs previous two games with an ankle injury, but hes still only missed 10 contests in his career, with two full seasons under his belt. Since the trade of Rudy Gay, DeRozan has blossomed in his new role. DeRozan has recorded five or more assists in 12 of the 43 contests hes appeared in this season. He accomplished that feat 12 times all of last year and five times total in his first three seasons combined. He has already grabbed five or more rebounds 23 times this season, something he did in 19 games during the 2012-13 campaign. "Im so happy for him, man," said snubbed teammate Kyle Lowry. "It just shows the hard work that hes put in. Its great for our team, its great for the organization, its great for the city, its great for the country." Of course, the news wasnt entirely positive. Lowry, in the middle of a career season, was left off the All-Star roster. The 27-year-old point guard - widely considered to be the most notable name missing from the East team - stood in the lobby of the Raptors Denver hotel, looking ahead to his mid-Febrary vacation. He too was not surprised by the result of the voting and if he was disappointed by it, he didnt show it. "Im alright," said Lowry, averaging career-highs in points (16.
, assists (7.6) and three-point shooting (41 per cent) this season. "Ill be on a beach somewhere hanging out. Ill watch the All-Star game and cheer for (DeRozan)." Lowry is coming off of back-to-back 30-plus point games for the first time in his eight-year career, however both performances came after the coaches submitted their ballots for All-Star reserves on Sunday. Casey has spent the better part of the last month campaigning for both of his guards, hoping to get both voted in, but expecting to only get the one. Why was Lowry left out? Politics, most likely. He and DeRozan may have split votes from coaches who were only willing to vote for one Raptor. Coaches trying to get their own guy in - unable to vote for their own players, by rule - may have thrown their votes to others, less likely to make it. Then theres Lowrys reputation for being, well, prickly on occasion. However, the numbers speak for themselves, or at least they should have. Lowry leads the East in assists in January, averaging 8.3. Hes also hit more threes this month (49) than any player in the league, shooting them at a 46 per cent clip. Hes among the league-best in assist-to-turnover ratio and he has the second highest PER (player efficiency rating) of any guard in the conference. "I am disappointed for Kyle because he is playing like an All-Star," Casey said. "He is one of the best point guards in the league right now and hopefully this doesnt deter him from his continuing his journey to being the best in the league and proving people wrong." Instead, the Nets Joe Johnson made the cut. Johnson is averaging 15.7 points, his lowest mark since 2002-03, his second season in the league. Hes only the second All-Star voted in by the coaches with a below-average PER since 2003. "Im going to keep grinding no matter what, All-Star or not," Lowry said. "Im always going to work hard and continue to be the best player I can be to help my team win." "Honestly I didnt even worry about it," he continued. "We didnt get two, doesnt matter, we got one and thats a big statement for our team. [DeRozans] going to represent our team and hes going to represent us well." DeRozan joins Johnson, Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat, Wall, the Indiana Pacers Roy Hibbert, Joakim Noah of the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks Paul Millsap on the East squad, along with starters LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Heat, Indianas Paul George, Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving.
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When a young Jewish girl was confronted by the startling news that she was to give birth to the Son of God, she gave a reaction which is as much a testament to her character as her subsequent obedience.
Mary, after asking how such a thing is even possible, answered,
"Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." (Luke 1:38)
I think there is an example for each of us to follow in 2011.
On Tuesday, December 21st, 2010, the inhabitants of earth witnessed a total lunar eclipse. These happen every so often, but what made this one rare was it coincided with the northern hemisphere's winter solstice and the southern hemisphere's summer solstice: the shortest and longest days of the year in each hemisphere.
As I stood looking up into the sky, I thought of several things. Firstly, I thought, "What a dud. This was not worth getting up for." Thankfully it was on at around 8pm so I only had to get up out of the lounge chair. It was supposed to glow red and have that once-in-400-years look about it, but it looked pretty much the same as normal to me. Apparently, in the northern hemisphere it was spectacular. "At least they had to suffer an early start to behold the sight," I said comforting myself.
Secondly, I wondered how many people around the world were staring at the moon at that very moment. It was a sort of unifying feeling. The whole world coming together etc.
Finally, I thought of the birth of Jesus and how the good news of his birth was flagged initially by a star which shone brightly in the sky.
1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him." (Matthew 2:1-2)
Exactly what this star was we are not told. It does not seem plausible that it was simply the alignment of certain planets because it firstly traveled from east to west, then south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem and then remained stationary over the house where Jesus now lived.
I know many have attempted to give scientific explanations as to how such phenomena could reasonably have occurred according to the laws of physics, but these all seem to reside with people who are looking to keep the moral lessons from the nativity narrative without any of the miraculous. I'm not interested in doing any of that. I'm quite happy to see it as a miraculous sign for just this moment in history & never again.
What impresses me the most when looking again at the response of Mary, the Magi & the shepherds is how eagerly they obeyed God's Word. Even Herod seemed to take it seriously as he inquired of Israel's religious authorities as to the messiah's birth place.
When the shepherds heard the angels' announcement, the left their flocks & hurried to see the baby. The Magi left their country & traveled as far as the star took them. And Mary gave up her life to become the messiah's earthly mother. None of them doubted or hesitated.
I do not believe a total lunar eclipse is anything like the star which traveled to Bethlehem that year. Nor do I think we will ever see such a star again. But I do believe what God is calling for is a similar response.
If the Bible says something, do you believe it? If God has promised he will do something, do you believe he will? Do you believe immediately & without questioning?
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Dr Echeverria says: I will examine the Reformed doctrine of election in the writings of two Dutch masters of dogmatics and ecumenical theology, namely, the neo-Calvinists Herman Bavinck (1854-1921) and G. C. Berkouwer (1903-1996). Both of them reject an interpretation of "double predestination" in which election and reprobation are symmetrical with respect to the mode of divine causality. They distinguish the "equal symmetry" interpretation of election and reprobation, as a distortion of the Reformed doctrine of double predestination, from the "essential asymmetry" interpretation, and they opt for the latter as the genuine Reformed view in their theological account of double predestination. The question I will consider in my analysis of their views is whether these Dutch masters successfully reconcile their version of "double predestination," the mystery of predestining grace, election and reprobation, with God's universal will to save all men in Christ.
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South Korean pop singer Rain has postponed most of his remaining U.S. arena summer concerts due to production scheduling conflicts, a spokesperson tells Billboard.biz.
An official statement from Rain's (real name: Jung Ji-hoon) management is forthcoming, but concerts at Honolulu's Aloha Stadium (June 15), Atlanta's Philips Arena (June 19), New York's Madison Square Garden (June 23) and San Francisco's Cow Palace (June 27) have been postponed. The dates will most likely be rescheduled for September or October, according to the spokesperson.
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Ariana Grande Dissed At The 2015 People's Choice Awards
Anthony Anderson and Olivia Munn hit the stage at the People's Choice Awards, Jan. 7 and they majorly dissed Ariana's style and they even had a prop with them! Do you think they were too mean?
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They said that the best part of awards shows is staying late to find what the celebrities left behind. They then pulled out a bag pretending it was filled with things from the 2014 People's Choice Awards and they pretended to have found Jared Leto's hair extensions, which Olivia claimed smelled like "Coachella and love."
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A first approach is best in small groups (collective formula) , for which you can chose amongst a list of 30 easy routes )(Number of people depending on the grade of the ascent - from 2 to 4). 5-day courses are great to improve knowledge, by practicing mountaineering techniques adapted to your skills and ability. Hiring a guide privately increases trust and friendship in a party, and often results in a long-life and very special relationship. The guide can thus chose a route adapted to the client's rythm and give appropriate advice to promote progress. Private guiding is without a doubt the best way to fulfill an amateur mountaineer's dreams. A climb, a summit of any grade is always an adventure to remember for ever.
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On Oct. 7, Hurricane Matthew hit the Hunter Golf Club. Matthew left a path of destruction from the Caribbean all the way through North Carolina. Many courses in the greater Savannah area were closed due to storm damage.
Upon seeing the damage created by the hurricane, Tommie McArthur, head golf professional/manager at Hunter Golf Club, knew he had his work cut out for him.
"At first I was shocked and overwhelmed," McArthur said. "Our goal quickly became to get the golf course open as soon as possible."
The job that lay ahead for the team at the Hunter Golf Club was huge.
"The first morning after Hurricane Matthew hit Savannah we had about 200 downed trees just on the golf course," said Lt. Col. Kenneth M. Dwyer, garrison commander, Hunter Army Airfield. "The garrison leadership began recovery at first light, first to clear the roads into Hunter. There were approximately 40 downed trees blocking the South Perimeter and Rio Road."
The golf course staff immediately rented heavy equipment and with the help of many volunteers, trees were cleared from the fairways to prevent further damage.
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Almost a year later, thanks to Mother Nature providing plenty of precipitation and continuing efforts to clear the downed trees and debris, the course is in excellent condition. Some say the best condition it has been in a long time.
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The year just passed has been one of the most remarkable on record for the financial services industry. Indeed, for many market participants, the changes witnessed over the previous 12 months were once thought inconceivable. Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers, two iconic names on Wall Street, are no more. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae were seized by the U.S. government, Merrill Lynch was absorbed by Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are now bank holding companies. The housing industry has imploded, politicians and regulators are chomping at the bit to reverse how Wall Street does business, and investors are downright spooked.
But we already know all that...
Less clear is how these dramatic shifts on Wall Street and in corporate America will impact insurers, financial services companies, investors and other businesses this year. With that in mind, we offer the following prognostications. Some will prove accurate, others may not, but given where we are in the current business cycle, they're all worth considering. (These predictions were solicited from the staff of Insurance Networking News, Investment Dealers' Digest and editors of several other publications across SourceMedia.)
Credit pressure from the financial sector will cause further staff shrinkage and market consolidation, as insurers look to either acquire or merge to gain access to more capital or critical mass. IT spending will be relatively flat in 2009, with greater emphasis placed on green initiatives (both for benevolent purposes and for short- and long-term cost-cutting), cloud computing and SaaS. With one possible exception--risk management technologies—the investment in large projects, such as core systems or legacy replacement already in play, will not be cancelled; however, those in planning stages will be placed on hold. Further, regulatory compliance will take center stage due to the attention on financial services and new administration. These factors will contribute to a Donnybrook as insurers battle potential legislation (for example, the SEC targeted indexed annuities this week). Finally, in light of market conditions, competition will be as heated as ever. Insurers will vie for targeted/segmented business. (Insurance Networking News)
Mutual Funds
Fund companies are fearing steep declines in assets at least over the next two quarters. In the first 10 months of 2008, mutual fund assets overall fell by 20%, and many firms have lost as much as 30% of their assets under management. Investors are likely to continue fleeing to the safety of fixed-income and money market funds, and some firms will have no choice but to continue laying off staff. Large firms with stellar reputations; strong fixed-income and money market lineups; and the deep pockets to continue partnering with financial advisers and advertise sound investing to customers will increase market share in the new year, while smaller fund companies or asset management units will be acquired or face market-share erosion. (Money Management Executive)
Investment Banking
In a year that saw nearly every aspect of the capital markets turned upside down, perhaps no industry was more impacted than this one. Besides the crumbling of household names on Wall Street, events conspired against the remaining firms in a way that will leave those institutions less able to take on risk. At the same time they'll find themselves more beholden to regulators. Earnings derived from investment banking operations will be down dramatically this year, not only in some of the more exotic sides of the business but in traditional deal-making and stock issuance, too. While the ulge-bracket banking universe has shrunk, Wall Street is beginning to see consolidation among middle-market firms, a trend that is likely to continue. (Investment Dealers' Digest)
Private Equity
Private equity firms are expected to be largely focused on restructuring their own portfolio companies because of the recession and crippled debt markets. Despite lower valuation multiples that create acquisition opportunities, the lack of credit coupled with continued high seller expectations will reduce the number of leveraged buyouts. Transactions will get done, especially involving smaller companies and corporate business units, but industry observers expect that financial sponsors will compensate by structuring transactions that aren't dependent on debt, as well as look towards investing in distressed debt, restructuring and bankruptcy acquisition opportunities. In addition, fundraising activity will slow because institutional investors have less capital to allocate towards the alternative investment asset class. Corporate acquirers and sovereign wealth funds, meanwhile, will gain the upper hand in the M&A business. Cross-border acquisitions will draw interest from private equity firms, but investments in emerging market countries will be more muted next year as even well-developed emerging market countries grapple with the fallout from the US recession. The theme throughout next year will be a flight to safety. (Investment Dealers' Digest)
Bank and Thrift Consolidation
Many who keep an eye on banking M&A—and here you can count some banking CEOs, not just wishful investment bankers—think 2009 could be one of those years that significantly alters the landscape, taking out hundreds of companies, if not more. The factors playing into that forecast are obvious enough – the current recession's severity and length foremost among them. Another catalyst could emerge as it becomes clear who won't be getting access to TARP (and $700 billion only goes so far). And where once perceived sellers carried takeover premiums, market prices are now at much lower multiples to book value, which may help would-be buyers find the willpower to put down some bids. A trend that began in late 2008 is likely to continue as the government plays matchmaker with failed or near-failed institutions, with Tarp playing a role in financing, such as in the case of PNC-National City. (American Banker)
IT executives will be watching their budgets -- especially when it comes to nonessential hardware purchases, such as PC upgrades --- but they will spend on technologies and services that make their organizations more efficient. This includes server virtualization products, on-demand (hosted) software services, green IT initiatives, and data management improvement efforts -- including master data management, predictive analytics and business intelligence projects. Other technologies that will be increasingly deployed in 2009: Web services, enterprise mash-ups, unified communications, and social networks. IT managers, however, will continue their struggle to digest and control employee usage of social networking and other Web 2.0 tools. (Insurance Networking News, DM Review/Information Management)
The market for M&A will likely remain stalled in 2009, as both acquirers and targets sit on their hands in what has become an uncertain market. As the economic picture dims, neither side can find any comfort in forecasts, which makes modeling deal extremely difficult in all but a few sectors. Industries such as retail, publishing, energy, manufacturing and homebuilding could be marked by distressed activity, while a few select areas, such as healthcare, could experience more traditional M&A interest from both strategic acquirers and private equity buyers. Alongside the uncertainty facing dealmakers is a financing market that remains essentially shut down. Deal pros, by and large, don't anticipate the debt markets will begin to show signs of life until there's more clarity about the economy. (Mergers & Acquisitions)
Regulation, Regulation and More Regulation
Credit card practices, mortgage disclosure, suitability standards, loan modifications, executive compensation, ratings-agency status, overdraft guidelines, Basel II deadlines: There may be no area of financial services where rules don't get tightened in the coming year. And it won't just be regulators leading the charge; leading members of the newly-elected Congress have made it clear that they'll be pushing for change—either in tandem with agencies or with an eye to filling what they perceive as gaps in existing oversight. Even if certain areas of regulation stay the same, the disappearance of vast swaths of unregulated (or lightly supervised) financial services means a much bigger piece of the industry is now under the watch of the Federal Reserve, in some cases by choice. A corollary to this prediction—reg-relief campaigns get back-burnered for a long, long time. (American Banker)
Credit Cards
Expect credit card issuers to pull back on the number of cards they issue and amount of credit they offer in response to rising delinquencies and charge-offs. Add investor skittishness spreading to credit card asset-backed securities and new federal rules that strictly limit how issuers can set and charge interest on credit card accounts, and you have a perfect storm for cutbacks in card offers and credit availability. Analysts widely predict charge-offs will continue to increase into mid-2009 and delinquencies, by one estimate, to reach as high as 1.4% of receivables by the end of the year. But while the credit card industry retrenches, look for growth in the debit card market as more consumers use the cards to control their spending and debt. (Cards & Payments)
New federal rules, such as one requiring issuers to apply cardholder payments to higher-interest charges first, and the need to comply with regulations designed to boost transaction security will put added pressure on some issuers to farm out their processing challenges to third parties. Smaller financial institutions will likely continue to sell or farm out their processing operations to third parties to raise capital or save money. The effect of turmoil in the banking and retail sectors will not be a one-way street for third-party payment processors, though. Bank consolidation has meant some lost accounts for processors such as Total System Services Inc., whose card-processing customers Washington Mutual Inc. and Wachovia Corp. recently were taken over by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co., respectively. Chase plans to process WaMu's cards in-house. (Cards & Payments)
It remains a bleak picture for ABS, with issuance expected to be focused on credit cards and autos, with a smattering of student loans. However, in each of these areas problems remain. In credit cards, for instance, there is proposed egulation that would prevent credit card lenders from charging high interest rates, which would in turn lessen the excess spread on deals. The credit card industry is also facing historically high charge-offs in the coming year. For autos, headline risk is still a key factor because of the potential for bankruptcy within the Big 3, though both AmeriCredit and Nissan closed deals in late 2008. These deals, however, are only getting partial funding as the bottom pieces are still not getting bought by investors. (Structured Finance News)
Credit Derivatives
Credit derivatives took a reputational beating in 2008, receiving much of the blame for the financial crisis. Next year, however, the much-maligned sector will become far more transparent and systemic risk will be greatly reduced. Though dealers have long resisted the exchanges' efforts to gain a foothold in the credit default swaps arena, regulatory pressure and concerns about counterparty risk have made it inevitable. At least four major market centers will launch central counterparty services this year and regulators, who will mandate price reporting, will prod the industry to trade the more standardized credit default swaps on exchanges or other venues. For firms that operate screen-based trading platforms, that will prove a major boon, as U.S. volumes of electronically traded credit derivatives will skyrocket. (Securities Industry News)
In a new regulatory environment, a number of long-standing trading issues, such as soft dollars (how the buyside pays for services with client commissions) and dark pools, are likely to be addressed. Also expect hedge funds to come under greater regulation, which will certainly affect brokers' trading and prime brokerage services. Brokers have geared their business toward hedge funds for the last several years and their bottom line would definitely feel the impact of a shrinking hedge fund universe. We're also likely to see the buyside continue to direct more of its trades once the current volatility abates. Currently, due to volatility, brokers/sales traders have been handling more orders for their clients. That has gone against the trend of the buyside doing more self-trading over the last several years. (Traders Magazine)
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I recently read a post by one of my favorite travel bloggers; someone I respect and admire. She wrote a piece on her trepidation about turning 30 and gave a lovely tribute to her traveling 20's. It was a beautiful article, but it made me sad, somehow, as well.
She worried that no longer having the identity of being a '20-something traveler' would make her somehow less relevant or relatable.
I get it. I'm not so old that I can't remember thinking that 30 was the 'end of an era' myself. I remember waking up on my 26th birthday crying my eyes out because I was officially closer to 30 than I was to 20. A few years later, it happened. I actually turned 30. The world was over.
Except that I didn't feel one damn bit different than I did at 29. Or 28 for that matter. Wasn't I supposed to be all old and stuff?
Now at the ripe old age of 33 (I'm ever so much wiser now, don't ya know?) I can say without a shadow of a doubt, I wouldn't turn back the clock even if I could.
When did we put such a stigma on turning 30? And why do those in their 20's hold the corner market on travel? Google 'how travel is different in your 30's and you'll find a bunch of somewhat-depressing posts that make us out to be boring, snobby geezers who can't hold our booze.
And okay, they're not altogether off-base. It's true that I no longer feel the urge to dance on bars, make out with strangers and do 8 tequila shots in a row because someone dared me to. I appreciate a good night's sleep a lot more than I used to, and I prefer a nice glass of red to cheap draft beer.
Traveling in your 30's IS different. But that doesn't mean it's not just as incredible. There are so many wonderful things about seeing the world in your 30's as opposed to your 20's.
Greater Self-Confidence
When I was in my 20's I was a major worrier. I worried about things going wrong, I worried that everyone was talking behind my back, and most of all I worried about making a fool of myself. I required a lot more liquid courage to come out of my shell and make new friends. No matter how much I wanted to travel, I never would have considered taking a solo trip. If I couldn't find someone to go with me, I just wouldn't have gone.
Now I know that not only is the world filled with solo travelers, none of them are talking about me behind my back. No one cares that much about me; they're all too worried about themselves. Oh, and if I do something stupid…well, I do stupid things all the time. Now I just turn them into funny stories and post them on the internet. 😉
I'm also far less susceptible to peer pressure than I was in my 20's. I have always hated clubs, even when I was 21. I hate loud music, I hate smoke, and I hate dancing (I know, who the hell hates dancing? But guess what? I do, and I don't really care). When I was younger I always let myself get dragged along to places I knew I wouldn't really enjoy. I did pretty much anything that other people wanted because I was so afraid that I might miss out on something or that people wouldn't think I was cool if I didn't go.
Now, I do what I want. If I feel like staying up until 3 am playing drinking games with the fun Dutch people in my hostel I will. If I feel like curling up in bed at 10 pm with a good book that's exactly what I'll do. Sometimes I'll go explore a city with other travelers that I meet but if I'm in the mood to spend time alone I have no qualms about politely declining. I don't worry about missing out, because I know I'm living my life to the fullest, not someone else's.
More Potential Friends
In my 20's I tended to gravitate towards people who were similar to me. Similar-looking, similar-dressing, similar-speaking. I also had less life experience so the only people I could really relate to were…other 20-somethings. I thought the whole world was my little world of school and dating and parties.
Now that I've been all over and done so many different things, it's so much easier for me to talk to anyone. I can relate to people in their 20's because I've been there. I can relate to people in their 50's because, guess what? They're not that old either. They've probably done a hell of a lot more interesting things than I have and I'd love to hear about them.
Traveling in your 30's makes you so much more likely to reach out and talk to anyone, regardless of a language barrier. You realize that just because you come from different cultures, religions or backgrounds doesn't mean you don't have something in common. And no, I'm not just talking about how many beers you can each drink in a night.
When I do travel with my significant other it will never hold me back from getting to know other people. (Ahem, couples who spend 90% of your time gazing into each other's eyes and seem to consider public transportation the perfect location to play excessive tongue hockey. Is it really necessary to climb on your boyfriend's lap and grind on him in the lounge?) I get it, your hormones are all kinds of crazy and you just can't keep your hands (or lips) off each other. But if the only person you really spend time with while traveling is the one you brought with you, you're missing out on so much.
Less Fear of Taking Risks
I'm not talking about recklessness (binge drinking until you black out in a city you don't know, surrounded by strangers who don't speak English, with no idea how to get back to your hostel). I'm talking about having more confidence in your own intuition; your ability to judge a situation. I can name a number of times in my 20's when my instincts told me that something was wrong with a situation, or that a certain person wasn't quite trustworthy. But I ignored them and paid the price. I put myself in bad situations and as a consequence, bad things happened to me.
Now, I trust myself. If I feel like something seems off with a situation, I leave immediately. Some people worry that solo travel isn't safe, but the truth is it's as safe or as dangerous as you make it.
Having more experience makes you safer.
It allows you to take calculated risks, because you trust your own instincts. I couchsurf as a solo female traveler. Yes, I even stay with single men but I do it wisely. If I don't feel completely comfortable with a potential host I don't accept an invitation. And I know that if I ever did get in a bad situation I have the wherewithal to get myself out of it.
Wider Range of Interests
In my early 20's I did a lot of crazy things. I also went a lot of amazing places & had the opportunities to meet some fascinating people. But you know what I remember most about those experiences? The drinking. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with partying with your friends. It's a great bonding experience and it really can help develop lifelong friendships. I mean, it's hard not to be besties after you've held someone's hair back and had a 40 minute heart-to-heart in the women's bathroom. (I'm actually not being sarcastic here – this is genuinely how I got to know one of my best friends.)
I still drink, even a bit too much on occasion although those are becoming fewer and further between. But to me traveling isn't just about the next party. Or which city has the best nightlife. I actually enjoy museums now. I like to hike and explore national parks. I love art exhibits and spending a day on the beach. I go see the sites but I also know that it's not about checking off everything on the map or hopping a bus to a new city every 2 days just to say I've been there.
Now I travel to soak in a city – get a taste of the people, the culture, the history & just the general vibe.
Greater Appreciation for Every Opportunity
When you're in your 20's it's easy to feel invincible. I remember being certain that I would never get old or seriously injured. I believed I had unlimited opportunities; the world was my oyster. I spent way too much time either lamenting the past or worrying about the future. I had a much harder time getting over disappointments and moving on with life, which in turn kept me from fully experiencing joy in the present.
The world is still my oyster, but in such a different way. I realize that opportunities are not infinite. I know how blessed I am to be able to experience what I do. I don't take anything for granted anymore, and I'm much better at stopping to appreciating the exact moment that I'm in while I'm living it. (I don't always succeed; it's a work in progress, but oh so much easier than it used to be.)
Please note, I'm not saying that travel isn't amazing in your 20's or any other stage of your life.
I'm not making comparisons here, or saying that these statements apply to every single person. I have met younger travelers who don't fit the typical backpacker mold and older travelers who still don't get it.
For most people, travel is a different experience in your 30's. All of these 'Things to do Before You're 30' lists can suck it. Why has 30 become this magic number before which all good things in life happen? That stupid imaginary benchmark that we set for ourselves.
Those of you in your 20's, don't fear the big 3-0. Trust me. You will change, life will change, but it keeps right on going. And it gets even better. Keep right on traveling, finding new adventures, and loving every minute of it.
Your life does not end at 30. It's just beginning.
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